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Today Pope Francis delivered the first Angelus address of his pontificate. Given that he spoke before and after a Marian prayer, the Angelus, one should not be surprised that Our Lady was invoked in some way. He shared three pertinent things regarding Mary. 1. Pope Francis relayed the story of an event on the occasion of…

Pope Francis has made Marian devotees and Mariologists smile in the first few days of his papacy. In his initial actions, homilies, and addresses, Pope Francis has made it a point to honor the Virgin Mary. He made a personal pilgrimage to Santa Maria Maggiore, he has called upon…

Today Pope Francis met with over 6,000 journalists and those working in the media. In his address he focused on the importance of the media and their efforts. He also reflected on the ministry of the pope, as Peter, and how Christ is at the center of his ministry. He also elaborated on why he…

Today Pope Francis met with the Cardinals and delivered an address. In it, he equated old age with being a seat of wisdom, a title commonly associated with Mary. This reference to the seat of wisdom was not related to the Virgin Mary. He closed his address with a beautiful tribute to the Virgin Mary…

Vatican Radio News Today Pope Francis offered his first homily during the Pro Ecclesia Mass in the Sistine Chapel with the Cardinals. The Vatican Information Service indicates that the homily of Pope Francis was given without a script. In the homily Pope Francis reflected on the major theme of the three readings: movement, which he…

As promised in his initial remarks, Pope Francis made his visit to the Madonna to ask her to protect Rome. As I inferred yesterday from Pope Francis’s statement of wanting to pray for the Roman people, I predicted he would visit Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore which is home to the Shrine of Our Lady Protectress of Rome. Pope…